Barcelona vs Celta Vigo: Squad Announcement and Match Preview
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FC Barcelona is gearing up for their sixth La Liga match of the 2023-24 season, where they will face off against Celta de Vigo. The Catalan giants have been on an impressive winning streak, securing victories in their last four league games, and they are eager to maintain their dominance.
The official Barcelona squad list for the upcoming clash has been unveiled, featuring a total of 21 players who will be ready to battle it out on the pitch. However, one notable absence from the squad is the talented midfielder, Pedri, who is still in the recovery phase from an injury.
Excitingly, Ronald Araujo is set to make his long-awaited return to the team after a period on the sidelines. Although his involvement in the starting lineup remains uncertain, his presence will undoubtedly boost Barcelona’s defensive capabilities.
In a surprising move, three promising players from the subsidiary teams, Ander Astralaga, Fermin Lopez, and Lamine Yama, have been called up for this crucial match, demonstrating the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent.
The Barcelona squad boasts a well-rounded roster, featuring top-class goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. With stars like Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Robert Lewandowski, and Joao Felix in their ranks, Barcelona’s fans have every reason to be excited about the team’s prospects this season.
Official Barcelona Squad List:
Goalkeepers:
1: Marc-Andre ter Stegen
2: Inaki Pena Sotorres
3: Ander Astralaga
Defenders:
1: Ronald Araujo
2: Jules Kounde
3: Andreas Christensen
4: Alejandro Balde
5: Joao Cancelo
6: Inigo Martinez
7: Marcos Alonso
8: Sergi Roberto
Midfielders:
1: Frenkie de Jong
2: Gavi
3: Ilkay Gundogan
4: Oriol Romeu
5: Fermin Lopez
Forwards:
1: Robert Lewandowski
2: Joao Felix
3: Raphinha
4: Ferran Torres
5: Lamine Yamal
Injured:
1: Pedri
As Barcelona aims to extend their winning streak and solidify their position in the La Liga standings, all eyes will be on this exciting clash against Celta de Vigo. Stay tuned for what promises to be an action-packed encounter!